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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.07, 12,631.19 and 7,742.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.07, 12,631.19 and 7,742.25 is: 10,674.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.07 : 12,631.19 = 7,742.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.07/12,631.19 = 7,742.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.07x = 12,631.19 × 7,742.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.07x = 97,793,835.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,793,835.62/9,161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,674.94

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